Small Business Connection

Training, networking, and additional opportunities and resources to grow your small business in the Cedar Rapids region

What We Offer

Let’s Get Down to Business Program Series

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance offers small businesses many opportunities to hear from local business professionals and network with one another. OurLet’s Get Down to Business program series offers periodic, focused sessions throughout the year featuring relevant topics of conversation by knowledgeable leaders in their respective fields.

Check back soon for the full list of 2026 topics and presenters! The theme for 2026 will be Marketing & Technology!

Program Dates:

3/12/26 – 8:00am-9:00am-AI Do’s and Don’t for Small Business (Economic Alliance Multi-Purpose Room)

6/11/26 – 8:00am-9:00am- Topic TBA (Economic Alliance Multi-Purpose Room)

9/10/26 – 8:00am-9:00am- Topic TBA (Economic Alliance Multi-Purpose Room)

12/10/26 – 8:00am-9:00am- Topic TBA (Economic Alliance Multi-Purpose Room)

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Building Connections Speed Networking Events

Building Connections, our speed networking style events, are always popular! Area business professionals are invited to participate in valuable, round-robin, quick conversations and networking with fellow peers from various industries. These connections offer awareness, insider knowledge, and direct access to an invested business community.

Small Business Resources

Business Development & Mentorship

Licensing/Permits/Compliance

Economic Alliance Membership

Thank you to our Small Business Connection Sponsor